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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.02, 801.03 and 442.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.02, 801.03 and 442.90 is: 664.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.02 : 801.03 = 442.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.02/801.03 = 442.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.02x = 801.03 × 442.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.02x = 354,772.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,772.18/534.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.34

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